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Hands-on Training Workshop for Women Scientists On ‘Human Cell Culture Technology and its Applications in Cancer Research’

Sponsored By Department of Science and Technology, KIRAN DIVISION Government of India INDIA Batch I: 12th Nov-22nd Nov 2018 Batch II: 26th Nov-6th Dec 2018

Organized By Prof. Bharathi P.Salimath Venue: Department of Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Campus, Mysuru- 570006

Hands-on Training Workshop for Women Scientists On ‘Human Cell Culture Technology and its Applications in Cancer Research’ About the Workshop Cell culture technology has become an indispensable part of molecular biology and biomedical research. Its applications range from cancer research, toxicology, drug discovery and screening, virology, genetic engineering to name a few. With the advent of growing career options in biomedical and pharmaceutical sector along with academia, a formal training in this area can be a definite advantage to Women scientists who wish to pursue industrial or research careers in cancer and related disciplines. This workshop aims at imparting hands-on training in animal cell culture based assays with special attention on its applications in cancer research which will help the young researchers to carve out a niche for themselves as efficient researchers in their field of study. The workshop is designed with more emphasis on practical training (80%) along with theoretical lectures (20%) on cell culture and cancer biology by eminent scientists in the country. The overall purpose of this training program is to equip the women scientists with the requisite scientific competency to understand and address the aspects related to cancer with the help of cell culture tools to delineate the molecular mechanism involved in pathogenesis of cancer.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All women scientists from Life sciences interested in the area of cancer research.

Selection of the participants will be solely based on merit and scientific justification to attend the workshop. Preference will be given for women scientists with DST WOS-A grant. The number of candidates per batch is restricted to fifteen only.

FEE

Recipients of ongoing DST WOS-A grant can utilize the funds from the grant for TA and DA. Registration fees will be waived off for WOS-A principal investigators.

Women scientists without funding will be provided with AC-III tier train fare.

However, all the selected candidates have to bear charges towards food and accommodation.

HOW TO APPLY

Women scientists may send their application in the prescribed format to Prof.

Bharathi P. Salimath, Chairperson, Department of Studies in Biotechnology, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006 by post or e-mail to salimathuom@gmail.com on or before 30th September 2018.

Hands-on Training Workshop for Women Scientists On “Human Cell Culture Technology and its Applications in Cancer Research�

Batch I: 12th Nov-22nd Nov 2018 Batch II: 26th Nov-6th Dec 2018 Registration form 1.

Name of the Applicant:

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Date of Birth:

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Accommodation required:

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Whether recipient of WOSA grant: If Yes, sanction order No. : Title of the WOSA project:

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Address of the Institute/Department where currently working: Phone No. :

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Email:

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Educational Details:

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Justify the reasons for attending the workshop:

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Indicate preferred batch:

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Signature of the applicant

Place: Forwarded by Mentor